Saturday, April 7, 2012

E is for Emirati vs Expat

The locals in the UAE are called Emiratis. Less than 20% of the UAE population are native Emiratis.The rest of the residents are known as Expats (expatriates), people who've moved here for work. Though most of the people who live in AD are expats, it's the Emirati people who hold most of the money. The word emirati actually means "commander".

For one, my hubby and I are about to be expats, too! We are moving from Canada to the Philippines to work with Wycliffe. I'll have to read your back-blog to learn more about your expereinces...

Also, I'm asking a favour. :P Presumptuous, no? I'm highlighting countries (among other things) over on my blog this month and picked teh UAE for "U". I'm only posting photos taken by realy people I have some connection with and don't know anyone who has pix from there. Do you think you might be willing to send a picture or two from there? I will totally credit you and link back to your blog! (www.uberrandom.com)